Wilfred: Season 3, Episode 6 “Delusion” (B+)
It’s easy to forget sometimes that Wilfred is actually Jenna’s dog and not Ryan’s, and episodes like this help to remind of that in an entertaining if disastrous way. It’s just like Drew to throw Jenna a surprise party last-minute with only things that he likes and invite her by accident, while the well-meaning Ryan decided that he wanted to make more of an effort and do something sincere for her. Drew not liking tacos because he doesn’t speak Spanish is pretty hilarious, and exactly the kind of thing that makes him a worthwhile character when someone else in his place might be far less endearing. Kristen’s hour-long nap couldn’t derail his plans, but Wilfred’s sudden desire to have Ryan write his biography definitely did, and Wilfred putting his shock collar on Ryan’s neck to force him to write his book instead of plan the party really ruined everything. All hope seemed lost when Jenna suggested that Ryan read the book to the kids at her party, but, against all odds, Wilfred actually wrote a good version which managed to charm and delight everyone. After his moment of bonding with Jenna while she was smoking by her car, Ryan even managed to get his hug. And that’s when this show did what it does so well and abruptly changed the tone without any warning. Watching Ryan go down into the basement and start smoking alone while people were hauntingly singing “Happy birthday” in the background was eerie, and it’s a devastating reminder of just how alone Ryan is, regardless of what Wilfred actually is.
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